When my partners and I are on call for a project, we always come on site to the restaurant to taste the food and assess the location. Aside from evaluating the food, we take careful attention to the ambiance and décor of the restaurant. In short, the design and
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As 2011 soon approaches, so too will food-labeling requirements for many restaurants, particularly chains with 20 or more locations. Check out the following foodservice trends as the top 5 that will result from the federal menu labeling mandates. 1. Healthy by
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If you’re like most Americans who enjoy savoring a fresh, hot cup of coffee from your favorite barista, you understand the importance of freshly brewed coffee when it comes to flavor. Do you ever get dissappointed when you don’t get that fresh flavor? Was
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Move over Morton, iodized table salt is losing its popularity as more chefs and food products are using sea salt instead. In fact, in 2010 alone, sea salt has been introduced to nearly 1,350 food products. So what’s so special about sea salt, anyways? Actually, sea
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What’s the best marketing tool for a new restaurant? Some may say the best option is direct marketing like giving out coupons, while others believe word of mouth is king. In this age, social media has dominated in terms of creating buzz for businesses. Facebook and
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And so, 2010 will soon be coming to a close. What indulgent treats will be dominating the restaurant industry landscape in 2011? Well, cupcakes have had a great run in the last few years, with names like Sprinkles and Crumbs driving droves of sweet-tooth foodies forming
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The popular franchise Hooters, best known for hot wings and hot servers, has new similar concepts giving them a run for their money. Focusing on more upscale food and better guest service, restaurant chains like Tilted Kilt, Brick House and Twin Peaks are competing for
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just granted 5 jurisdictions, Los Angeles County, Broome and Schectedy counties in New York, New York City, Shawnee County in Kansas, and Shasta County in California, $1.9 million for sodium-reducing initiatives in
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We love blogging about healthy trends in restaurants like those that cook and serve locally grown foods and ones who center on vegetarian and organic options. More and more people are getting smart and choosing healthy meals when eating out. What fast-food restaurants
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So you’ve passed the hardest part in the game and your restaurant is now in full swing. But you want to give your customers a better dining experience – namely, one that pairs delicious food with equally delicious wine and spirits. And the biggest
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